President Félix Tshisekedi faces mounting international pressure as Washington urges swift approval of the Doha roadmap with the AFC/M23 rebel group. By Burnett Munthali Félix Tshisekedi, the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has reportedly received a direct call from the White House. The communication from Washington reportedly emphasized the urgency for Tshisekedi […]
By Twink Jones Gadama The recent tragic deaths of three Malawian soldiers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) at the hands of M23 rebels have ignited a wave of emotions and calls for the withdrawal of Malawian troops from the conflict-ridden nation. Many Malawians, both at home and in the diaspora, express sentiments […]
By Burnett Munthali The worsening security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has sparked urgent calls for the withdrawal of Malawian troops, who have been deployed there since 2012 under the Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission. Former Malawi Defence Force (MDF) officer Benson Linje has issued a strong warning, calling the mission […]
By Burnett Munthali The Malawi Defence Force (MDF) has confirmed that the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains highly unstable, with intense fighting persisting across various regions. This update is part of a communique issued today and signed by Major General Saiford Kalisha, providing a detailed status report on the deployment of […]
By Twink Jones Gadama The M23, or March 23 Movement, emerged as a significant rebel group in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in 2012, but its roots can be traced back to earlier conflicts and political dynamics in the region. The group was formed by former members of the National Congress for the […]
By Twink Jones Gadama The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been embroiled in conflict for decades, a situation exacerbated by regional interventions and the involvement of various international actors. Despite the presence of peacekeeping missions led by the United Nations and regional organizations like the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the violence has […]
By Comrade jumbe Malawians must pause and ask difficult but necessary questions: Why are our soldiers being sent to die in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)? What peace are they protecting in a region where conflict has raged for decades without resolution? Who benefits from these so-called “peacekeeping missions,” and at what cost to […]
By Burnett Munthali In a heartbreaking turn of events, Frank ‘Brazil’ Musah, a former football star and a soldier in the Malawi Defence Force (MDF), has tragically lost his life in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Musah was one of the victims of an attack by the M23 rebel group during his deployment in […]
